ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? These are the medical report: Urine specific gravity 1.035, albumin 4.5 mg/L, prealbumin 25 mg/dL and potassium 4.2 mg/dL
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A urine specific gravity of 1.035 suggests concentrated urine, potentially indicating dehydration, which should be reported for further evaluation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal (ET) tube. The high-pressure alarm is beeping, and the client is experiencing respiratory distress. The nurse is unable to determine the cause of the alarm. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Manually delivering breaths with a resuscitation bag ensures immediate ventilation, addressing respiratory distress while the alarm's cause is investigated.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is giving an intramuscular injection to a newborn who was delivered at 38 weeks of gestation. Which of the following pain scales should the nurse use to assess the newborn's pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The NIPS is designed for full-term newborns, assessing pain through behavioral and physiological indicators.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a recent diagnosis of a terminal illness. The nurse should identify which of the following as an indication of hopelessness?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Making funeral arrangements can indicate hopelessness, as it suggests the client is preparing for death and may feel there is no chance for recovery.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding alcohol with methotrexate reduces the risk of hepatotoxicity, a serious adverse effect.